OEM front brake pads gone @ 25k
#1
OEM front brake pads gone @ 25k
Just replaced my oem pads today. The problem is that I only have 25k miles on my car. I'm pretty easy on my brakes so that's why I'm a bit surprised at the life of the oem pads. I must say, I did go on one canyon run and it did fry the pads a little.
Specifically, the inner pads were the ones that were worn down to the sensor/scraper. The outer pads still had 70% on them.
My old S2000, I put 86k miles on the original pads which included multiple canyon runs and 1 track event
Anyone else experience this problem with the inner pads?
Specifically, the inner pads were the ones that were worn down to the sensor/scraper. The outer pads still had 70% on them.
My old S2000, I put 86k miles on the original pads which included multiple canyon runs and 1 track event
Anyone else experience this problem with the inner pads?
#8
i changed mine at about 25k, but that was after about 10-15 canyon runs. =] I worked em harddddd. Nevertheless, i like my new ceramic pads better, BUT i am going to get some cross/drilled slotted rotors very soon.
#10
Could a glazed rotor or burnt rotor prematurely wear out the pads? I would think not.
#11
I take my fit up to the canyons pretty regularly and i wore the pads down to the metal and warped the rotors at 5k mi. It was so obscene that Honda thought it was a defect and replaced both front discs and pads underwarranty. at 11k, i warped those too. I have since upgraded to the Type R (DC2) calipers and 11" rotors via Fastbrakes' kit and i'm at 15k mi now and these things are wonderful. I've been going up to the canyons more often than before and these brakes allow me to brake later, harder and with confidence that they wont fade in the middle of a downhill hairpin (which is what happened to me with the second set of OEM brakes)
I guess the stock brakes just weren't designed for this kind of driving?
btw: i got my fit March 07
I guess the stock brakes just weren't designed for this kind of driving?
btw: i got my fit March 07
#12
Just check my brakes today (front and back) when I did my 25K tire rotation, still practically new. I have an auto and live in a hilly area. I drive my Sport in "S" (without using paddles) most of the time when I'm off the highway, this probably helps brake life some.
Last edited by spreadhead; 09-21-2007 at 10:00 PM.
#13
I take my fit up to the canyons pretty regularly and i wore the pads down to the metal and warped the rotors at 5k mi. It was so obscene that Honda thought it was a defect and replaced both front discs and pads underwarranty. at 11k, i warped those too. I have since upgraded to the Type R (DC2) calipers and 11" rotors via Fastbrakes' kit and i'm at 15k mi now and these things are wonderful. I've been going up to the canyons more often than before and these brakes allow me to brake later, harder and with confidence that they wont fade in the middle of a downhill hairpin (which is what happened to me with the second set of OEM brakes)
I guess the stock brakes just weren't designed for this kind of driving?
btw: i got my fit March 07
I guess the stock brakes just weren't designed for this kind of driving?
btw: i got my fit March 07
#14
I had my brakes replaced by HONDA under warranty at 12,000 miles. I was really hard on my brakes and they warped the rotors or something. But i'm at 20k and I have a feeling I'm getting the same thing going on again. I just need a new car.
#15
With the Fit I am dumping in some performance pads this month, I guess I will see how much a wore off over a 8,500km period.
The funny thing is I stop as fast or faster than people around me, maybe it is just my technique? I know Auto's are terriable for brakes because you have to use the brakes to modulate your speed in traffic as well as stopping. With a manual you can just let the engine do all the work.
Last edited by Sugarphreak; 09-26-2007 at 01:21 AM.
#16
moral of the story: if you're having problems with a part...upgrade it LOL
Last edited by gotfitted; 09-26-2007 at 12:45 PM.